A Study of Malaria in Odisha State

ABSTRACT

Objective: To find out the status of Malaria in Odisha. Methods: By studying the most recent data available on the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) website. Results: Out of the 30 districts of Odisha, Malaria is highly concentrated in mainly Malkangiri District. Conclusions: If an approach of universal diagnosis and radical treatment like that which was used in the “Malaria-mukt Bastar” campaigns of Chhattisgarh is adopted in Malkangiri District, it is possible that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) may come down there quickly